Care sheet | Eko-Direct
general:
- Ekowood flooring is suitable for installation in almost any residential building.
- It can be installed over concrete slab or hard surface floors.
- However, wooden floors are sensitive to wet, extreme humidity and extreme drought. We do not advise these products are used in Bathrooms because of the inevitable regular direct contact with water.
- At Installation, the rule to apply in order to extend the lifetime of the floor is that relative atmospheric Humidity (RH) should ideally be between 45% and 60%.
use with heated floors:
- It can be installed over properly installed heated slabs that do not heat to a temperature over 80 degrees Fahrenheit, and have been active for at least three weeks prior to installation.
- Before installation, the floor heating must be switched off. It can only be switched on 2-3 days after installation to give time for the glue to dry.
- Ekowood does not advise Merbau, Beech or Kempas be laid over a radiant heated sub-floor.
use in kitchens:
- Prevent direct water contact.
aesthetic nature:
- Ekowood is made entirely of genuine, aesthetic and beautifully natural wood.
- In order to maintain its beauty, placing a quality doormat on both the inside and the outsides of entrances are recommended to prevent scratches caused by abrasive grit and dirt.
- Being made of genuine wood, every board is unique and therefore no photographs or samples can be exactly reproduced with exact colours, grains and tints of the genuine article.
do’s:
- Support Furniture and heavy appliances with wide bearing non staining glides or casters.
- Move appliances and furniture into place by sliding them slowly over the floor on a clean piece of carpet turned upside down.
- Place rugs in high traffic areas to make long term maintenance easier and less expensive.
dont’s:
- Do not wax the floor - Do not wet mop the floor.
- Avoid spiked heel shoes, pebbles, sand and other abrasive.
- Do not use soap or detergents on the floor and never pour water directly onto the floor.
- Do not use ammonia-based cleaners.
finishing:
- Aluminium Oxide - Consult a professional about refinishing your floor.
resistant against:
- Acetone
- Fruit Juices
- Coffee and Tea
- Alcoholic Beverages
- Fat and Oil
- PVC-Sealants
recommended maintenance:
- For general cleaning use a broom, just-damp mop or vacuum.
- Keep grit off the floor, sweep or vacuum regularly and keep door mats well shaken
- Wipe up spills promptly with a dry cloth. Use a slightly dampened cloth for sticky spills.
- Should staining occur from food, ink, grease, lipsticks, cigarette burns, crayon, wax and nail polish – the following should be done:
- Wipe with a damp cloth first and if unsuccessful use a mild detergent (ph 6 – 8 %)
- If stain persists then use acetone. Under normal circumstances acetone should be able to remove the above-mentioned stains without fail.
- Avoid however, scrubbing with an abrasive piece of material and using strong detergents.
For more information contact us by phone: 07845 714309 or email: info@ekodirect.co.uk